STAMFORD — A favorite among southwestern Connecticut pizza lovers has stepped away from its South End foothold.

Two Boots Pizza has closed its approximately 1,600-square-foot pizzeria at 717 Atlantic St., a block from the downtown Metro-North train station, according to a sign posted in one of its windows. The shuttering comes about nine months after its August 2016 opening.

“We’ve loved serving the Stamford community, but will be closing as of May 1st,” the sign reads. “Please visit our locations in NYC, LA and Nashville, and we hope to see you soon.”

The sign did not give reasons for the closing.

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The closing spells the end of Two Boots’ run in southwestern Connecticut. In March 2016, Two Boots abruptly closed its popular restaurant in downtown Bridgeport, an establishment that had operated since 2008.

The Stamford Two Boots did not represent a replacement for the Bridgeport eatery, although it expected to attract many of its fans, Two Boots Connecticut Principal Edward Rosenthal told Hearst Connecticut Media last year.

“Stamford is a much different footprint” than Two Boots Bridgeport, Rosenthal said. “No bar — although we do have beer and wine. No dining room — although we are happy to bring your pizza over to your table. And no stage or performance space or DJs, shows, live music, etc.”

Two Boots’ name refers to the boot shapes of Louisiana and Italy that symbolize its Cajun and Italian fare.

To ensure consistency in food quality and customer experience, Two Boots uses a relatively standard menu at all its restaurants. But each location has its own “Home Pie” featuring local ingredients or culinary techniques, which usually recognize a local celebrity.